TV series
You don’t know the whole story.
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
American Crime Story is available to stream on Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Disney+, Hulu, and Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
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Episode 1
After the death of her boss, White House staffer Linda Tripp is moved to The Pentagon where she meets Monica Lewinsky. Paula Jones decides to sue The President for sexual harassment.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Kevin Pollak, Matthew Floyd Miller, Ian Alda, Nicolas Coster, Lynn Downey, Deidre Lee, David Perez Babich, Michelle N. Carter
Episode 2
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Jason Potter, Matthew Iott, Jordan Hubbard, Joel Ambo, Jack J. Bennett, Isaac Jay, Sean Patrick Murray, Serena Laney
Episode 3
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Billy Eichner, Elizabeth Reaser, Kim Matula, Emil Beheshti, Jeff Elam, Tamra Meskimen, Jung Park, Grace Edwards
Episode 4
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Directed by Laure de Clermont-TonnerreWritten by Flora BirnbaumGuest stars Patrick M.J. Finerty, Jay M. Brooks, Cory Bird, Abigayle Lenzinger, Kevin Gardner, Rebecca Lowman, Christopher Wallinger, Danny Jacobs
Episode 5
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Directed by Laure de Clermont-TonnerreWritten by Halley FeifferGuest stars Chris Riggi, T.J. Thyne, Kara Luiz, Abigayle Lenzinger, Rueben Grundy, Kevin Gardner, Alexander Rosenkreuz, Laura Richardson
Episode 6
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Christopher Wallinger, James Thomas Gilbert, David Perez Babich, Mickey Maxwell, Chelsea Averill, Debbie Zaltmanv, Teddy Sears, Brandon Bales
Episode 7
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Sarah Burgess, Flora Birnbaum, Daniel PearleGuest stars Billy Eichner, Danny Jacobs, Teddy Sears, Stewart Skelton, Brent Sexton, Julie Pearl, Kandiss Crone, Brandon Bales
Episode 8
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
Directed by Rachel MorrisonWritten by Flora BirnbaumGuest stars George H. Xanthis, Blair Underwood, Fred Melamed, Christopher May, Diahnna Nicole Baxter, Edith Fields, Jason Cook, Mike Randleman
Episode 9
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
Directed by Rachel MorrisonWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Taran Killam, Craig Welzbacher, Tom Simmons, Jim Rash, Ryan Nassif, Monique Mosee, Jim Garrity, Scott Mosenson
Episode 10
The Starr Report brings the world to a standstill. The President is impeached. Linda faces the aftermath of her decisions, Paula makes desperate choices, and Monica considers how to move on with her life.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Sarah BurgessGuest stars Billy Eichner, Colin Hanks, Cobie Smulders, Sarah Catherine Hook, Mira Sorvino, Rae Dawn Chong, George Salazar, Darren Goldstein
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Sterling K. BrownChristopher Darden
Edgar RamírezGianni Versace
Kenneth ChoiLance Ito
Darren CrissAndrew Cunanan
Beanie FeldsteinMonica Lewinsky
Ricky MartinAntonio D'Amico
Christian ClemensonBill Hodgman
Cuba Gooding Jr.O. J. Simpson
FXUnited States
Ryan Murphy TelevisionUnited States
Color ForceUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
Fox 21 Television StudiosUnited States
